UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009
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Commission file number 1-2257
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TRANS-LUX CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-1394750
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
26 Pearl Street, Norwalk, CT 06850-1647
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(203) 853-4321
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.
See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and
"smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one)
Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer Smaller
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reporting company X
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No X
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
Common Stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Date Class Shares Outstanding
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11/13/09 Common Stock - $1.00 Par Value 2,020,090
11/13/09 Class B Stock - $1.00 Par Value 286,814
(Immediately convertible into a like
number of shares of Common Stock.)
TRANS-LUX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Table of Contents
Page No.
Part I - Financial Information (unaudited) --------
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - September
30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations -
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
and 2008 2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 3
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 4
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 12
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about
Market Risk 18
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 18
Part II - Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 19
Item 1A. Risk Factors 19
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of
Proceeds 20
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities 20
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 20
Item 5. Other Information 20
Item 6. Exhibits 20
Signatures 21
Exhibits
Part I - Financial Information
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TRANS-LUX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30 December 31
In thousands, except share data 2009 2008
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(unaudited) (see Note 1)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,392 $ 1,422
Cash in escrow 400 400
Available-for-sale securities - 135
Receivables, less allowance of $890 - 2009 and $926 - 2008 3,621 4,594
Unbilled receivables - 120
Inventories 5,475 6,592
Prepaids and other 459 1,167
Current assets associated with discontinued operations (Note 2) 124 149
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Total current assets 11,471 14,579
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Rental equipment 64,259 62,483
Less accumulated depreciation 39,500 35,358
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24,759 27,125
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Property, plant and equipment 7,672 7,511
Less accumulated depreciation 5,040 4,784
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2,632 2,727
Asset held for sale 920 920
Other receivable - 2,580
Goodwill 810 810
Other assets 997 2,106
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TOTAL ASSETS $41,589 $50,847
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 1,707 $ 3,151
Accrued liabilities 5,753 6,146
Current portion of long-term debt 7,243 2,945
Liabilities associated with discontinued operations (Note 2) 553 544
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Total current liabilities 15,256 12,786
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Long-term debt:
8 1/4% Limited convertible senior subordinated notes due 2012 10,129 10,129
9 1/2% Subordinated debentures due 2012 951 951
Notes payable 1,861 8,566
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12,941 19,646
Deferred credits, deposits and other 4,248 3,968
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32,445 36,400
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Stockholders' equity:
Capital stock
Common - $1 par value - 5,500,000 shares authorized,
2,453,591 shares issued 2,453 2,453
Class B - $1 par value - 1,000,000 shares authorized,
286,814 shares issued 287 287
Additional paid-in-capital 14,743 14,741
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings (1,935) 3,806
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2,941) (3,377)
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12,607 17,910
Less treasury stock - at cost - 433,596 common shares 3,463 3,463
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Total stockholders' equity 9,144 14,447
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $41,589 $50,847
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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TRANS-LUX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
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In thousands, except per share data 2009 2008 2009 2008
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Revenues:
Equipment rentals and maintenance $ 2,641 $ 2,837 $ 7,553 $ 8,421
Equipment sales 5,301 7,947 15,485 20,612
Real estate rentals 64 60 180 228
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Total revenues 8,006 10,844 23,218 29,261
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Operating expenses:
Cost of equipment rentals and maintenance 2,136 2,379 6,312 7,151
Cost of equipment sales 3,996 6,005 11,719 14,834
Cost of real estate rentals 15 37 45 86
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Total operating expenses 6,147 8,421 18,076 22,071
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Gross profit from operations 1,859 2,423 5,142 7,190
General and administrative expenses (2,174) (2,282) (6,793) (7,892)
Interest expense, net (417) (425) (1,262) (1,189)
Write off of note receivable, net - - (2,686) -
Other income - 1 - 5
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Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (732) (283) (5,599) (1,886)
Income tax expense (50) (80) (142) (1,382)
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Loss from continuing operations (782) (363) (5,741) (3,268)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations - 7 - (3,470)
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Net loss $ (782) $ (356) $(5,741) $(6,738)
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Loss per share continuing operations - basic and diluted $ (0.34) $ (0.16) $ (2.49) $ (1.42)
Income (loss) per share discontinued operations - basic and diluted - 0.01 - (1.50)
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Total loss per share - basic and diluted $ (0.34) $ (0.15) $ (2.49) $ (2.92)
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted 2,307 2,307 2,307 2,307
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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TRANS-LUX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30
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In thousands 2009 2008
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Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss $(5,741) $ (6,738)
Loss from discontinued operations - 3,470
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Loss from continuing operations (5,741) (3,268)
Adjustment to reconcile loss from continuing operations
to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 4,539 4,872
Deferred income taxes - 13
Write-off of note receivable 2,686 -
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables 1,093 (2,049)
Inventories 1,117 254
Prepaids and other assets 1,467 205
Accounts payable and accruals (1,399) 319
Deferred credits, deposits and other 383 (72)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 4,145 274
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Cash flows from investing activities
Equipment manufactured for rental (1,776) (2,602)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (161) (392)
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities 135 -
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,802) (2,994)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Payments of long-term debt (2,407) (7,758)
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Net cash used in financing activities (2,407) (7,758)
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Cash flows from discontinued operations
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations 34 (773)
Cash provided by investing activities of discontinued operations - 22,106
Cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations - (15,154)
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Net cash provided by discontinued operations 34 6,179
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (30) (4,299)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,422 6,591
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,392 $ 2,292
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Interest paid $ 1,327 $ 1,578
Income taxes paid 20 5
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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TRANS-LUX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2009
(unaudited)
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
Financial information included herein is unaudited, however, such information
reflects all adjustments (of a normal and recurring nature), which are, in the
opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the condensed
consolidated financial statements for the interim periods. The results for the
interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for
the full year. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X
promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and therefore do not
include all information and footnote disclosures required under accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. It is suggested
that the September 30, 2009 condensed consolidated financial statements should
be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes
included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2008. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2008 is
derived from the December 31, 2008 audited financial statements.
The Company has incurred losses from continuing operations for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2009 of $0.8 million and $5.7 million,
respectively, which includes a $2.7 million write off in the second quarter of a
note receivable related to the former Norwalk facility the Company sold in 2004.
See Note 4 - Other Receivable. The Company has generated cash provided by
operating activities of continuing operations of $4.1 million and $0.2 million
for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The
Company has implemented several initiatives to continue to improve operational
results and cash flows over future periods. The Company's engineering staff
continues to work on areas to develop certain manufacturing efficiencies and
product enhancements. The cash flows of the Company are tight, and in order to
more effectively manage its cash resources in these challenging economic times,
the Company has, from time to time, had to increase the timetable of the payment
of some of its payables. The Company continually explores ways to reduce costs
and has reduced certain personnel and related expenses and all non-union
personnel salaries were reduced to lower operating costs in the future. Union
personnel have agreed to defer payment of their increase for ten months, until
January 1, 2010. The Company continues to take steps to reduce the cost to
maintain the equipment on rentals and maintenance. In addition, the Company is
recording less interest expense as a result of paying down debt with the net
proceeds from the sale of the assets of the Entertainment Division recorded in
the second quarter of 2008. See Note 2 - Discontinued Operations. Although the
Company is putting these cost saving initiatives into place, the current
economic condition continues to hinder our efforts and negatively impact cash
flow. As of September 30, 2009, the Company has drawn $4.6 million of its up to
$5.0 million revolving loan facility, based on eligible accounts receivable and
inventory, of which $0.2 was available for additional borrowing. The Credit
Agreement was modified again subsequent to the end of the third quarter to waive
the non-compliance with the debt service coverage ratio covenant. The Company's
Credit Agreement with its senior lender matures
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April 1, 2010 and as a result is recorded as a current liability, generating a
working capital ratio of 0.67 to 1.00. The Company's objective in regards to
the Credit Agreement is to obtain additional funds from external sources through
equity or additional debt financing and the Company is in discussions with
senior lenders and others to obtain additional borrowing capacity, but
refinancing in the current global credit environment has been and continues to
be a challenge and there can be no assurance that management will be successful
in achieving any of the above objectives. If the Company is unable to obtain
replacement financing before the maturity of the Credit Agreement on April 1,
2010 or extend the maturity date of the Credit Agreement, which the bank has
extended from time to time, the bank has the right to call the loan. If the
loan were called, the Company would have difficulties meeting its obligations in
the normal course of business. We believe that our cash, cash equivalents and
cash provided by continuing operations depend upon our future operating
performance, and is subject to general economic, financial, competitive and
other factors that are beyond our control, and the continued decline in the
revenue of the lease base, generally should be sufficient to meet our
anticipated needs for working capital requirements in the future. However, our
cash is tight and difficult to manage, so there can be no assurance that we will
meet our anticipated needs for working capital in the future.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements. In June 2009, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board ("FASB") established the FASB Accounting Standards Codification
("Codification") as the source of authoritative U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles ("GAAP") recognized by the FASB to be applied to
nongovernmental entities and rules and interpretive releases of the SEC as
authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The Codification supersedes all the
existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards upon its effective date and
subsequently, the FASB will not issue new standards in the form of Statements,
FASB Staff Positions or Emerging Issues Task Force Abstracts. This guidance is
effective for interim periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Company
adopted this guidance for the period ended September 30, 2009, with no effect on
the consolidated results of operations and financial condition for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2009.
In October 2009, the FASB issued Update No. 2009-13, which amends the Revenue
Recognition topic of the Codification. This update provides amendments to the
criteria in Subtopic 605-25 of the Codification for separating consideration in
multiple-deliverable arrangements. As a result of those amendments,
multiple-deliverable arrangements will be separated in more circumstances than
under existing GAAP. The amendments establish a selling price hierarchy for
determining the selling price of a deliverable and will replace the term fair
value in the revenue allocation guidance with selling price to clarify that the
allocation of revenue is based on entity-specific assumptions rather than
assumptions of a marketplace participant. The amendments will also eliminate
the residual method of allocation and require that arrangement consideration be
allocated at the inception of the arrangement to all deliverables using the
relative selling price method and will require that a vendor determine its best
estimate of selling price in a manner that is consistent with that used to
determine the price to sell the deliverable on a standalone basis. These
amendments will be effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into
or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, with
early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact the adoption of
this update might have on our consolidated results of operations and financial
condition.
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In September 2006, the FASB issued new guidance regarding fair value
measurements, which defines fair value, establishes the framework for measuring
fair value under GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. In
February 2008, the FASB issued further guidance that delayed the effective date
of fair value measurements for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial
liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the
financial statements on a recurring basis, to fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2008. The adoption of this new guidance on January 1, 2009, for
all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, did not have a material
impact on our financial statements. See Note 5 - Fair Value for information on
our assets and liabilities measured at fair value.
The Company has performed a review of events subsequent to the balance sheet
date through November 16, 2009, the date the financial statements were issued.
Note 2 - Discontinued Operations
On June 26, 2008, the Board of Directors approved the sale of substantially all
of the assets of the Entertainment Division, which was consummated on July 15,
2008 for a purchase price of $24.5 million, of which $7.4 million was paid in
cash, $0.4 million is in escrow and $16.7 million of debt was assumed by the
purchaser, including $0.3 million of debt of the joint venture, MetroLux
Theatres. The $0.4 million cash held in escrow is subject to resolution of two
claims raised by the buyer and is not expected to be released to the Company
until 2010. The buyer assumed the operating results effective as of June 27,
2008. The Company has accounted for the Entertainment Division as discontinued
operations.
In addition to the $24.5 million purchase price, there was a potential
additional purchase price of up to $2.3 million based on the performance of
increased theatre operations at the DreamCatcher Cinema, which was expanded from
a six-plex to a 10-plex in May 2008, but none has been earned to date. There
was also a six-month option to purchase raw land from the Company in Silver
City, New Mexico for $0.9 million, which went unexercised. As a result of the
sale, the Company recorded a long-lived asset impairment charge of $2.8 million
as well as $2.0 million in disposal costs during the quarter ended June 30,
2008.
The Company has agreed not to compete in the theatre business in certain Western
states of the United States for five years and has licensed the name "Trans-Lux
Theatres" in connection with such movie theatre circuit. Matthew Brandt and
Thomas Brandt, former executive officers of the Company, terminated their
employment with the Company and became full time officers of the buyer, managing
the theatre business purchased. The Company provided certain services on a
transition basis for six months and also provided consulting services for a
year. The Company received an opinion from an independent third party that the
transaction was fair to the stockholders of the Company from a financial point
of view.
The $5.7 million net proceeds from the sale were used to prepay the term loan
under the Credit Agreement with the Company's senior lender. A total of $22.4
million of long-term debt has been paid down or assumed by the buyer as a result
of the sale.
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The Statements of Operations for the three and nine month periods ended
September 30, 2008 have been restated to reflect a reallocation of interest
expense and income tax expense between continuing operations and discontinued
operations to conform to adjustments made in connection with the filing of the
Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
There was no change in the reported net loss for either period. The following
table summarizes these adjustments:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
In thousands, except per share data September 30, 2008 September 30, 2008
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As Previously As Previously
Reported Restated Reported Restated
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Revenues $ 4 $ 4 $ 6,249 $ 6,249
Operating expenses (16) (16) 4,976 4,976
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Gross profit 20 20 1,273 1,273
General and administrative expenses (88) (88) (647) (647)
Interest expense, net 15 2 (455) (626)
Income from joint venture - - 239 239
Asset impairment/disposal costs 77 77 (4,857) (4,857)
Income tax benefit - (4) - 1,148
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Net income (loss) from discontinued operations $ 24 $ 7 $(4,447) $(3,470)
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Income (loss) per share discontinued operations - basic and diluted $0.01 $0.01 $ (1.93) $ (1.50)
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Interest expense allocated to discontinued operations relates to the
Entertainment Division's long-term debt assumed by the buyer and/or repaid at
the closing and related to the portion of the Credit Agreement paid with the
sales proceeds.
Note 3 - Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and consist of the
following:
September 30 December 31
In thousands 2009 2008
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Raw materials $3,706 $4,769
Work-in-progress 1,260 1,317
Finished goods 509 506
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$5,475 $6,592
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Note 4 - Other Receivable
The Company had a $2.6 million note receivable that was due June 2008, relating
to the sale/leaseback of the Company's Norwalk, Connecticut facility in 2004.
The receivable was secured by a purchase money mortgage subordinated to a $3.5
million first mortgage in favor of the purchaser's bank. The purchaser had
defaulted on this payment and the Company pursued all available legal remedies.
After the negative results of three foreclosures by auction sale by the first
mortgagee, the Company has written off this note receivable and related expense
for a total of $2.7 million in the second quarter of 2009.
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Note 5 - Fair Value
The Company carries its money market funds and cash surrender value of life
insurance related to it deferred compensation arrangements at fair value. The
fair value of these instruments is determined using a three-tier fair value
hierarchy. Based on this hierarchy, the Company determined the fair value of
its money market funds using quoted market prices, a Level 1 or an observable
input, and the cash surrender value of life insurance, a Level 2 based on
observable inputs primarily from the counter party. At September 30, 2009, the
Company's money market funds and the cash surrender value of life insurance had
carrying amounts of $24,000 and $57,000, respectively. At December 31, 2008,
the Company's money market funds and the cash surrender value of life insurance
had carrying amounts of $25,000 and $328,000, respectively. The carrying
amounts of cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable and
accrued expenses approximate fair value due to the short maturities of these
items. At September 30, 2009, the fair value of the Company's 8 1/4% Limited
Convertible Subordinated Notes ("Notes") and the 9 1/2% Subordinated Debentures
("Debentures"), using observable inputs, was $4.9 million and $0.6 million,
respectively. At December 31, 2008, the fair value of the Notes and the
Debentures was $7.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively. At September 30,
2009, the fair value of the Company's remaining long-term debt approximates its
carrying value of $9.0 million. At December 31, 2008, the fair value of the
Company's remaining long-term debt approximates its carrying value of $11.5
million.
Note 6 - Long-Term Debt
The Company has a bank Credit Agreement, which provides for a term loan of $10.0
million, a non-revolving line of credit of up to $6.2 million (which is no
longer available) to finance purchases and/or redemptions of one-half of the
7 1/2% Subordinated Notes due 2006 (which were redeemed in June 2006 and no
longer outstanding), and a revolving loan of up to $5.0 million, based on
eligible accounts receivable and inventory, at a variable rate of interest of
Prime plus 2.00%, with a floor of 6.00% (6.00% at September 30, 2009), which
matures April 1, 2010 and is recorded as a current liability. As of September
30, 2009, the Company has drawn $4.6 million of the up to $5.0 million revolving
loan facility, based on eligible accounts receivable and inventory, of which
$0.2 was available for additional borrowing. The Credit Agreement requires an
annual facility fee on the unused commitment of 0.25% and requires compliance
with certain financial covenants, as defined in the Credit Agreement, which
include maintaining a tangible net worth of not less than $20.0 million, a
loan-to-value ratio of not more than 50%, a cap on capital expenditures and a
leverage ratio. As of September 30, 2009, the Company was in compliance with
the foregoing financial covenants, but was not in compliance with the fixed
charge coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.0, which the bank waived subsequent to the
third quarter. The amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement are
collateralized by all of the Display division assets.
The Company has a mortgage on its facility located in Des Moines, Iowa at a
variable rate of interest of LIBOR plus 3.00% (3.375% at September 30, 2009)
payable in monthly installments, which matures November 30, 2009, and
accordingly, the outstanding balance is recorded as a current liability as of
September 30, 2009. The Company has received a term sheet with another bank to
refinance this mortgage, and is in the process of finalizing the documentation.
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Note 7 - Reporting Comprehensive Loss
Total comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009
and 2008 is as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
In thousands 2009 2008 2009 2008
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Net loss, as reported $(782) $(356) $(5,741) $(6,738)
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Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss) 292 (154) 436 (245)
Unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale securities - (33) - (35)
Income tax benefit related to items of other comprehensive loss - 12 - 13
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Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 292 (175) 436 (267)
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Comprehensive loss $(490) $(531) $(5,305) $(7,005)
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Note 8 - Pension Plan
As of December 31, 2003 the benefit service under the pension plan had been
frozen and as of April 30, 2009 the compensation increments have been frozen
and, accordingly, there is no service cost and no additional benefits being
accrued under the plan.
The following table presents the components of net periodic pension cost:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
In thousands 2009 2008 2009 2008
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Interest cost $ 151 $ 160 $ 451 $ 480
Expected return on plan assets (121) (158) (359) (474)
Amortization of prior service cost 5 4 13 12
Amortization of net actuarial loss 105 66 315 198
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Net periodic pension cost $ 140 $ 72 $ 420 $ 216
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As of September 30, 2009, the Company has recorded a current and long-term
pension liability of $0.5 million and $4.1 million, respectively. The minimum
required contribution for 2009 is expected to be $0.5 million, but the Company
will seek a waiver to extend the April 15, 2009, July 15, 2009 and October 15,
2009 payments totaling $243,000.
Note 9 - Stock Option Plans
The Company issued options for 2,500 shares with exercise prices ranging from of
$1.05 to $1.10 per share and options for 3,000 shares with an exercise price of
$3.85 per share under the Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan during the
nine months ended September 2009 and September 2008, respectively. The
unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested stock options granted under
the Company's stock option plans was nominal.
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The following summarizes the activity of the Company's stock options for the
nine months ended September 30, 2009:
Weighted
Weighted Average
Average Remaining Aggregate
Exercise Contractual Intrinsic
Options Price ($) Term (Yrs) Value
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Outstanding at beginning of year 33,500 5.22
Granted 2,500 1.06
Exercised - -
Terminated (2,500) 5.36
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Outstanding at end of period 33,500 4.90 3.2
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Vested and expected to vest at end of period 31,000 5.21 3.0 -
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Exercisable at end of period 31,000 5.21 3.0 -
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Note 10 - Loss Per Common Share
Basic and diluted loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. At
September 30, 2009 and 2008, there were outstanding stock options to purchase
33,500 and 28,000 shares of Common Stock, respectively, which were excluded from
the calculation of diluted loss per share because their impact would have been
anti-dilutive.
Note 11 - Legal Proceedings and Claims
The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the
ordinary course of its business and/or which are covered by insurance. The
Company is party to a pending legal proceeding whose settlement was approved by
the court after notice to stockholders and is not expected to have an adverse
impact on the consolidated financial position or operations of the Company. The
Company is also party to other pending legal proceedings and claims, which are
primarily covered by insurance, that it believes will not have a material
adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or operations of the
Company. See Part II, Item 1.
Note 12 - Business Segment Data
The Company evaluates segment performance and allocates resources based upon
operating income. The Company's operations are managed in three reportable
business segments. The Display Division comprises two operating segments:
Indoor display and Outdoor display. Both design, produce, lease, sell and
service large-scale, multi-color, real-time electronic information displays.
Both operating segments are conducted on a global basis, primarily through
operations in the U.S. The Company also has operations in Canada. The Indoor
display and Outdoor display segments are differentiated primarily by the
customers they serve. The Real estate rental segment owns an income-producing
property. Segment operating income is shown after operating expenses and
selling, general and administrative expenses directly associated with the
segment. Corporate general
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and administrative items relate to costs that are not directly identifiable with
a segment. There are no intersegment sales. Of the total goodwill of $0.8
million, $0.7 million relates to the Outdoor display segment and $0.1 million
relates to the Indoor display segment.
Foreign revenues represent less than 10% of the Company's revenues and therefore
are not separately disclosed. The foreign operation does not manufacture its
own equipment; the domestic operation provides the equipment that the foreign
operation leases or sells. The foreign operation operates similarly to the
domestic operation and has similar profit margins.
Information about the Company's continuing operations in its three business
segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 is as
follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
In thousands 2009 2008 2009 2008
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Revenues:
Indoor display $ 2,049 $ 3,223 $ 6,640 $ 9,305
Outdoor display 5,893 7,561 16,398 19,728
Real estate rental 64 60 180 228
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Total revenues $ 8,006 $10,844 $23,218 $29,261
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Operating (loss) income:
Indoor display $ (358) $ (275) $ (927) $ (193)
Outdoor display 1,014 1,221 2,054 2,309
Real estate rental 47 21 125 134
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Total operating income 703 967 1,252 2,250
Other (expense) income - 1 (2,686) 5
Corporate general and administrative expenses (1,018) (826) (2,903) (2,952)
Interest expense, net (417) (425) (1,262) (1,189)
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Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (732) (283) (5,599) (1,886)
Income tax expense (50) (80) (142) (1,382)
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Net loss from continuing operations $ (782) $ (363) $(5,741) $(3,268)
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
Overview
Trans-Lux is a full service provider of integrated multimedia systems for
today's communications environments. The essential elements of these systems
are the real-time, programmable electronic information displays we manufacture,
distribute and service. Designed to meet the evolving communications needs of
both the indoor and outdoor markets, these displays are used primarily in
applications for the financial, banking, gaming, corporate, advertising,
transportation, entertainment and sports industries. In addition to its display
business, the Company owns and operates an income-producing real estate rental
property. The Company operates in three reportable segments: Indoor display,
Outdoor display and Real estate rental.
On June 26, 2008, the Board of Directors approved the sale of the assets of the
Entertainment Division. As a result of the sale, the Company has accounted for
the Entertainment Division as discontinued operations beginning in the second
quarter of 2008 and recorded long-lived asset impairment charges of $2.8 million
as well as $2.0 million in disposal costs for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.
See Note 2 - Discontinued Operations to the condensed consolidated financial
statements. The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and
results of operations relates only to continuing operations.
The Indoor display segment includes worldwide revenues and related expenses from
the rental, maintenance and sale of indoor displays. This segment includes the
financial, government/private and gaming markets. The Outdoor display segment
includes worldwide revenues and related expenses from the rental, maintenance
and sale of outdoor displays. Included in this segment are catalog sports,
retail and commercial markets. The Real estate rental segment includes the
operations of an income-producing real estate rental property.
Results of Operations
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30,
2008
Total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 decreased $6.1
million or 20.7% to $23.2 million from $29.3 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2008, primarily due to decreases in both the Outdoor display and
Indoor display sales revenues.
Indoor display revenues decreased $2.7 million or 28.6%. Of this decrease,
Indoor display equipment sales decreased $2.1 million or 52.2%, primarily due to
a decrease in sales from the financial services market. Indoor display
equipment rentals and maintenance revenues decreased $527,000 or 10.1%,
primarily due to disconnects and non-renewals of equipment on rental on existing
contracts in the financial services market. The financial services market
continues to be negatively impacted by the current investment climate resulting
in consolidation within that industry and by the wider use of flat-panel screens
for smaller applications. Also, the global recession has negatively impacted
Indoor display sales and rentals and maintenance revenues.
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Outdoor display revenues decreased $3.3 million or 16.9%. Of this decrease,
Outdoor display equipment sales decreased $3.0 million or 18.1%, primarily in
the catalog sports and commercial markets. Outdoor display equipment rentals
and maintenance revenues decreased $341,000 or 10.6%, primarily due to the
continued expected revenue decline in the older Outdoor display equipment rental
and maintenance bases acquired in the early 1990s.
Real estate rental revenues decreased $48,000 or 21.1%, primarily due to the
termination of the sub-leases in June 2008 at our former Norwalk, Connecticut
location.
Total operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 decreased
$998,000 or 44.4% to $1.3 million from $2.3 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2008, principally due to the decline in revenues, offset by a
decrease in general and administrative expenses.
Indoor display operating loss increased $734,000 to $927,000 in 2009 compared to
$193,000 in 2008, primarily as a result of the decline in sales revenues, offset
by a decrease in general and administrative expenses. The cost of Indoor
displays represented 87.3% of related revenues in 2009 compared to 77.7% in
2008. The cost of Indoor displays as a percentage of related revenues increased
primarily due to the decrease in Indoor sales revenues, which have a higher
gross profit margin than the Indoor rentals and maintenance revenues, offset by
a $276,000 decrease in field service costs and a $233,000 decrease in
depreciation expense. The Company continually addresses the cost of field
service to keep it in line with revenues from equipment rentals and maintenance.
Cost of Indoor display equipment rentals and maintenance includes field service
expenses, plant repair costs, maintenance and depreciation. Indoor display cost
of equipment sales decreased $924,000 or 42.6%, primarily due to the decrease in
revenues. Indoor display general and administrative expenses decreased $496,000
or 21.9%, primarily due to a reduction in payroll and benefits and related
expenses, offset by a $303,000 increase in bad debt expense. Due to the current
economic condition, certain personnel and related expenses of the Indoor display
business were reduced, resulting in annual cash savings of approximately $1.3
million.
Outdoor display operating income decreased $254,000 to $2.1 million in 2009
compared to $2.3 million in 2008, or 11.0%, primarily as a result of the
decrease in revenues, offset by a decrease in general and administrative
expenses. The cost of Outdoor displays represented 74.6% of related revenues in
2009 compared to 74.8% in 2008. Outdoor display cost of equipment sales
decreased $2.2 million or 17.3%, principally due to the decrease in volume and
the sales mix. Outdoor display cost of equipment rentals and maintenance
decreased $329,000 or 15.7%, primarily due to a $278,000 decrease in field
service costs to maintain the equipment and a $51,000 decrease in depreciation
expense. Outdoor display general and administrative expenses decreased $557,000
or 20.9%, primarily due to a reduction in selling payroll and benefits and
related expenses, offset by a $29,000 increase in bad debt expense. Cost of
Outdoor display equipment rentals and maintenance includes field service
expenses, plant repair costs, maintenance and depreciation. Due to the current
economic condition, certain personnel and related expenses of the commercial
business were reduced, all non-union personnel salaries were reduced and
union personnel have agreed to defer payment of their increase for ten months,
resulting in an annual cash savings of approximately $1.2 million.
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Real estate rental operating income decreased $10,000 or 7.5%, primarily due to
the decrease in revenues due to the termination of the sub-leases in June 2008
at our former Norwalk, Connecticut location. The cost of Real estate rental
represented 25.0% of related revenues in 2009 compared to 38.2% in 2008. Real
estate rental general and administrative expenses remained level.
Corporate general and administrative expenses decreased $49,000 or 1.7%. The
2009 corporate general and administrative expenses includes a $433,000 negative
effect in the Canadian currency exchange, while 2008 includes a $107,000 gain in
the Canadian currency exchange, a difference of $540,000. The Company is also
recording less facility expenses, payroll and benefits, such as medical costs.
The Company continues to monitor and reduce certain overhead costs. Due to the
current economic condition, all personnel salaries and consulting fees were
reduced, resulting in an annual savings of approximately $0.5 million.
Net interest expense increased $73,000. Interest expense decreased $65,000
primarily due to a reduction in total debt, offset by an increase in the
interest rates of variable rate debt, and interest income decreased $138,000,
primarily due to the final interest income recorded in 2008 on the remaining
balance of the sale of our former Norwalk, Connecticut headquarters.
The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was
2.5% and 73.3%, respectively. The 2009 tax rate is being affected by the full
valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets as a result of reporting pre-tax
losses. The current year's income tax expense relates to the Company's Canadian
subsidiary. The 2008 effective tax rate was affected by the $2.6 million
valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets as a result of reporting a
pre-tax loss and the effect of allocating income taxes between continuing
operations and discontinued operations, offset by income tax expense related to
the Company's Canadian subsidiary.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared to Three Months Ended September
30, 2008
Total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2009 decreased $2.8
million or 26.2% to $8.0 million from $10.8 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2008, primarily due to decreases in Outdoor display and Indoor
display sales revenues.
Indoor display revenues decreased $1.2 million or 36.4%. Of this decrease,
Indoor display equipment sales decreased $1.0 million or 66.9%, primarily due to
a decrease in sales from the financial services market. Indoor display
equipment rentals and maintenance revenues decreased $161,000 or 9.4%, primarily
due to disconnects and non-renewals of equipment on rental on existing contracts
in the financial services market. The financial services market continues to be
negatively impacted by the current investment climate resulting in consolidation
within that industry and by the wider use of flat-panel screens for smaller
applications. Also, the global recession has negatively impacted Indoor sales
and rentals and maintenance revenues.
Outdoor display revenues decreased $1.7 million or 22.1%. Of this decrease,
Outdoor display equipment sales decreased $1.6 million or 25.4%, primarily in
the catalog sports and commercial
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markets. Outdoor display equipment rentals and maintenance revenues decreased
$35,000 or 3.1%, primarily due to the continued expected revenue decline in the
older Outdoor display equipment rental and maintenance bases acquired in the
early 1990s. Real estate rental revenues increased $4,000 or 6.7%, primarily
due to the full occupancy of the Santa Fe, New Mexico rental property.
Total operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2009 decreased
$264,000 or 27.3% to $703,000 from $967,000 for the three months ended September
30, 2008, principally due to the decline in revenues, offset by a decrease in
general and administrative expenses.
Indoor display operating loss increased $83,000 to $358,000 in 2009 compared to
$275,000 in 2008, primarily as a result of the decline in sales revenues, offset
by a decrease in general and administrative expenses. The cost of Indoor
displays represented 92.1% of related revenues in 2009 compared to 82.0% in
2008. The cost of Indoor displays as a percentage of related revenues increased
primarily due to the decrease in Indoor sales revenues, which have a higher
gross profit margin than the Indoor rentals and maintenance revenues, offset by
a $66,000 decrease in field service costs and a $71,000 decrease in depreciation
expense. The Company continually addresses the cost of field service to keep it
in line with revenues from equipment rentals and maintenance. Cost of Indoor
display equipment rentals and maintenance includes field service expenses, plant
repair costs, maintenance and depreciation. Indoor display cost of equipment
sales decreased $619,000 or 65.5%, primarily due to the decrease in revenues.
Indoor display general and administrative expenses decreased $334,000 or 39.2%,
primarily due to a reduction in payroll and benefits and related expenses. Due
to the current economic condition certain personnel and related expenses of the
Indoor display business continue to be reduced.
Outdoor display operating income decreased $206,000 to $1.0 million in 2009
compared to $1.2 million in 2008, or 16.9%, primarily as a result of the
decrease in revenues, offset by a decrease in general and administrative
expenses. The cost of Outdoor displays represented 72.0% of related revenues in
2009 compared to 75.9% in 2008. Outdoor display cost of equipment sales
decreased $1.4 million or 27.5%, principally due to the decrease in volume and
the sales mix. Outdoor display cost of equipment rentals and maintenance
decreased $105,000 or 15.5%, primarily due to an $87,000 decrease in field
service costs to maintain the equipment and a $17,000 decrease in depreciation
expense. Outdoor display general and administrative expenses increased $32,000
or 5.3%, primarily due to less capitalization of engineering costs. Cost of
Outdoor display equipment rentals and maintenance includes field service
expenses, plant repair costs, maintenance and depreciation. Due to the current
economic condition, certain personnel and related expenses of the commercial
business continue to be reduced.
Real estate rental operating income increased $25,000 from $21,000 in 2008 to
$46,000 in 2009, primarily due to the decrease in expenses due to the
termination of the sub-leases in June 2008 at our former Norwalk, Connecticut
location. The cost of Real estate rental represented 21.9% of related revenues
in 2009 compared to 63.3% in 2008. Real estate rental general and
administrative expenses remained level.
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Corporate general and administrative expenses increased $192,000 or 23.3%. The
2009 corporate general and administrative expenses includes a $282,000 negative
effect in the Canadian currency exchange, while 2008 includes an $87,000 gain in
the Canadian currency exchange, a difference of $369,000. The Company is
recording less facility expenses, audit fees, payroll and benefits, such as
medical costs. The Company continues to monitor and reduce certain overhead
costs. Due to the current economic condition, certain personnel salaries
continue to be reduced.
Net interest expense decreased slightly. Interest expense decreased $12,000
primarily due to a reduction in total debt, offset by an increase in the
interest rates of variable rate debt, and interest income decreased $4,000.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
was 6.8% and 2.9%, respectively. The 2009 tax rate is being affected by the
full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets as a result of reporting
pre-tax losses. The current year's income tax expense relates to the Company's
Canadian subsidiary. The 2008 effective tax rate was affected by the valuation
allowance on its deferred tax assets as a result of reporting pre-tax losses,
offset by income tax expense related to the Company's Canadian subsidiary.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, long-term debt, including
current portion, decreased $2.4 million, due to regularly scheduled debt
payments and pay down on the revolving loan facility.
The Company has a bank Credit Agreement, which provides for a term loan of $10.0
million, a non-revolving line of credit of up to $6.2 million (which is no
longer available) to finance purchases and/or redemptions of one-half of the
7 1/2% Subordinated Notes due 2006 (which were redeemed in June 2006 and no
longer outstanding), and a revolving loan of up to $5.0 million, based on
eligible accounts receivable and inventory, at a variable rate of interest of
Prime plus 2.00%, with a floor of 6.00% (6.00% at September 30, 2009), which
matures April 1, 2010. The Credit Agreement requires an annual facility fee on
the unused commitment of 0.25% and requires compliance with certain financial
covenants, as defined in the Credit Agreement, which include maintaining a
tangible net worth of not less than $20.0 million, a loan-to-value ratio of not
more than 50%, a cap on capital expenditures and a leverage ratio. As of
September 30, 2009, the Company was in compliance with the foregoing financial
covenants, but was not in compliance with the fixed charge coverage ratio of
1.25 to 1.0, which the bank waived subsequent to the third quarter. The
Company's ongoing objective in regards to the Credit Agreement is to obtain
additional funds from external sources through equity or additional debt
financing within the next twelve months. The Company is in discussions with
senior lenders and others to obtain additional borrowing capacity, but
refinancing in the current global credit environment has been and continues to
be a challenge and there can be no assurance that management will be successful
in achieving any of the above objectives. The Company continually evaluates the
need and availability of long-term capital in order to meet its cash
requirements and fund potential new opportunities. The amounts outstanding
under the Credit Agreement are collateralized by all of the Display division
assets.
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Under various agreements, the Company is obligated to make future cash payments
in fixed amounts. These include payments under the Company's long-term debt
agreements, employment and consulting agreement payments and rent payments
required under operating lease agreements. The Company's long-term debt
requires interest payments. The Company has both variable and fixed interest
rate debt. Interest payments are projected based on current interest rates
until the underlying debts mature.
The following table summarizes the Company's fixed cash obligations as of
September 30, 2009 for the remainder of 2009 and the next four years:
Remainder of
In thousands 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
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Long-term debt, including interest $1,526 $7,641 $1,249 $13,236 $ -
Employment and consulting agreement obligations 199 425 302 197 197
Operating lease payments 177 508 481 271 77
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Total $1,902 $8,574 $2,032 $13,704 $274
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Cash and cash equivalents decreased $30,000 for the nine months ended September
30, 2009 compared to a decrease of $4.3 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2008. The decrease in 2009 is primarily attributable to the
investment in equipment for rental of $1.8 million, the investment in property,
plant and equipment of $161,000 and scheduled payments of long-term debt of $2.0
million and $0.4 million pay down on the revolving loan facility, offset by cash
provided by operating activities of $4.1 million and the proceeds from sale of
available-for-sale securities of $135,000. The decrease in 2008 is primarily
attributable to the investment in equipment for rental of $2.6 million, the
investment in property, plant and equipment of $0.4 million, $2.0 million of
scheduled payments of long-term debt and payment of $5.7 million of long-term
debt as a result of the sale of the Entertainment Division with the net proceeds
from the sale, offset by $0.3 million of cash provided by operating activities
and $6.2 million of net cash provided by discontinued operations.
Although the Company has incurred losses from continuing operations, it believes
that cash provided by continuing operations, which will depend upon our future
operating performance, and is subject to general economic, financial,
competitive and other factors that are beyond its control, and the decline in
the revenues from the lease base, together with cash and cash equivalents on
hand should be sufficient to fund anticipated current and near term cash
requirements. However, the cash flows of the Company are tight, and in order to
more effectively manage its cash resources in these challenging economic times,
the Company has, from time to time, had to increase the timetable of its payment
of some of its payables. There can be no assurance that we will meet our
anticipated current and near term cash requirements. The Company's objective in
regards to the Credit Agreement is to obtain additional funds from external
sources through equity or additional debt financing prior to the maturity of the
Credit Agreement on April 1, 2010, and is in discussions with senior lenders and
others, but the current global credit environment has been and continues to be a
challenge in accomplishing these objectives. If the Company is unable to obtain
replacement financing before the maturity of the Credit Agreement on April 1,
2010 or extend the maturity date of the Credit Agreement, which the bank has
extended from time to time, the bank has the right to call the loan. If the
loan were called, the Company would have difficulties meeting its obligations in
the
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normal course of business. The Company continually evaluates the need and
availability of long-term capital in order to meet its cash requirements.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
The Company may, from time to time, provide estimates as to future performance.
These forward-looking statements will be estimates and may or may not be
realized by the Company. The Company undertakes no duty to update such
forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause actual results to differ
from these forward-looking statements, including loss of market share through
competition, introduction of competing products by others, pressure on prices
from competition or purchasers of the Company's products, interest rate and
foreign exchange fluctuations, terrorist acts and war.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
The Company is subject to interest rate risk on its long-term debt. The Company
manages its exposure to changes in interest rates by the use of variable and
fixed interest rate debt. In addition the Company is exposed to foreign
currency exchange rate risk mainly as a result of its investment in its Canadian
subsidiary. The Company may, from time to time, enter into derivative contracts
to manage its interest risk. The Company does not enter into derivatives for
trading or speculative purposes. At September 30, 2009, the Company did not
hold any derivative financial instruments.
A one-percentage point change in interest rates would result in an annual
interest expense fluctuation of approximately $87,000. A 10% change in the
Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar would result in a currency exchange
expense fluctuation of approximately $364,000, based on dealer quotes,
considering current exchange rates.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As required by Rule 13a-15
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of the end of the period covered
by this report, we have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and
with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer (our principal executive officer and principal
financial officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our
disclosure controls and procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are
effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the
reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms
of the Securities and Exchange Commission and that such information is
accumulated and communicated to our management (including our Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer) to allow timely decisions regarding
required disclosures. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer have concluded these disclosure controls are effective
as of September 30, 2009.
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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There has been no change
in the Company's internal control over financial reporting, that occurred in the
quarter ended September 30, 2009, that has materially affected, or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial
reporting.
Part II - Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims, which arise in the
ordinary course of its business and/or which are covered by insurance. The
Company, two of its current directors and two former directors are party to a
pending legal proceeding entitled Gabelli Funds, LLC v. Brandt et al, 09 Civ.
0830 (KMK), Gabelli Funds, LLC are the beneficial owners of 37% of the common
stock of the Company. The two former directors, who previously indicated that
they would not stand for reelection or would resign, have resigned in connection
with the settlement agreement. The proceeding, whose settlement was approved by
the court after notice to stockholders, is not expected to have an adverse
impact on the consolidated financial position or operations of the Company.
The Company is also party to other pending legal proceedings and claims, which
are primarily covered by insurance, that it believes will not have a material
adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or operations of the
Company.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
The Company is subject to a number of risks including general business and
financial risk factors. Any or all of such factors could have a material
adverse effect on the business, financial condition or results of operations of
the Company. You should carefully consider the following risk factors, in
addition to those identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2008.
The Company has incurred losses from continuing operations for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2009 of $0.8 million and $5.7 million,
respectively, which includes a $2.7 million write off in the second quarter of a
note receivable related to the former Norwalk facility the Company sold in 2004.
See Note 4 - Other Receivable to the condensed consolidated financial
statements. As of September 30, 2009, the Company has drawn $4.6 million of its
up to $5.0 million revolving loan facility, based on eligible accounts
receivable and inventory, of which $0.2 was available for additional borrowing,
which matures April 1, 2010. The Company's objective in regards to the Credit
Agreement is to obtain additional funds from external sources through equity or
additional debt financing prior to the maturity of the Credit Agreement. The
Company is in discussions with senior lenders and others to obtain additional
borrowing capacity, which management hopes to be able to accomplish before the
maturity of the Credit Agreement, but due to current global credit market which
has been negatively impacting the timing of accomplishing these objectives,
there can be no assurance that management will be successful in achieving these
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objectives. If the Company is unable to obtain replacement financing before the
maturity of the Credit Agreement on April 1, 2010 or extend the maturity date of
the Credit Agreement, which the bank has extended from time to time, the bank
has the right to call the loan. If the loan were called, the Company would have
difficulties meeting its obligations in the normal course of business. The
Company continually evaluates the need and availability of long-term capital in
order to meet its cash requirements and fund potential new opportunities.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
31.1 Certification of Michael R. Mulcahy, President and Chief Executive
Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 Certification of Angela D. Toppi, Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 Certification of Michael R. Mulcahy, President and Chief Executive
Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2 Certification of Angela D. Toppi, Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
TRANS-LUX CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: November 16, 2009
by /s/ Angela D. Toppi
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Angela D. Toppi
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
by /s/ Todd Dupee
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Todd Dupee
Vice President and Controller
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